I'm back to blogging after a bit of a hiatus while a big project took up most of my time, and today I'm sharing the beautiful spring-summer 2025 collection from Ferm Living. It takes its inspiration from renowned Danish architect Jørn Utzon and his Mallorcan home, Can Lis, and it's brimming with appealing shapes, earthy colours and tactile materials . . .
Vipp Todos Santos – a fusion of Mexican & Scandinavian style
Earlier in the week I showed you around a remote mountain cabin in the Swedish wilderness; this time it's a sleek earth-walled villa on Mexico's sun-baked Pacific coast. The architecture and settings may be very different, but both buildings share a common thread: modern, minimalist design that carries a strong sense of place . . .
Home tour | A modern mountain cabin in Sweden
Today we're heading to the mountains of Ottsjö, rural Sweden, for a peek inside a contemporary cabin that blends a pared-back Scandinavian aesthetic with a deep appreciation for nature. Owned by photographer Sophie Odelberg and her fiancé Gustav, the cabin was designed by Stockholm-based studio Note and marks its first foray into full architectural projects . . .
The Briiv 2 Pro – my tried-and-tested Briiv air purifier gets an upgrade
[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Briiv, but all words and opinions are my own] If you’ve been reading this blog or following me on Instagram for any length of time, you might be aware that as an asthmatic, I’ve long been worried about the damaging effects of indoor air pollution. But you might also know that I’ve found an effective way to tackle it . . .
New design finds | February 2025
The start of a new month means - yes, you've guessed it - my regular round-up of interesting product launches and minimalist finds. There are two common themes to February's picks: flexible furniture that can adapt to your needs, and enduring design that will stand the test of time. Just read on for details . . .
15 of the best simple, Scandinavian-style chests of drawers
Despite the fact they're a staple of many bedrooms, finding minimalist chests of drawers is surprisingly tricky. If you like the rustic cottage look then you have loads to pick from, but if you prefer clean lines with no unnecessary details you'll find the selection is somewhat smaller. In fact very few of the brands I usually turn to for understated design even seem to make chests of drawers . . .
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